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CA-led seven-member National Consensus Commission formed

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The interim government has formed a seven-member National Consensus Commission with Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, appointed as its chairman. Professor Dr Ali Riaz, ... Read More


Chief adviser reaches Dubai to attend World Governments Summit

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reached Dubai on Wednesday to take part in the World Governments Summit. Minister of Sports of the United Arab Emirates Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Fa... Read More


Neurosciences Hospital Director Din Mohammad moves to resign amid doctor unrest

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Prof Dr Kazi Din Mohammad, director of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka, has requested the termination of his contractual appointment. On Wednesday, he ... Read More


Ending US aid will heat up sovereign debt fights

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Donald Trump's attempt to align foreign aid with his America First policy is too blunt and will have deadly consequences. Rather than simply furthering Washington's interests, the US... Read More


DoE, UNOPS ink deal to strengthen environmental governance

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) signed an agreement to strengthen environmental governance, promote sustainable develop... Read More


Labour ministry seeks govt mediation to encash FDRs

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The labour and employment ministry has sought the government's intervention to encash its Central Fund (CF) Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) stuck at three crisis-hit banks and one non-... Read More


Security forces used helicopters to scare protesters, says UN report on July uprising

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- A United Nations report has said that Bangladesh's security forces used helicopters to intimidate protesters and possibly deploy unlawful force during a student-led uprising against ... Read More


Ex-DCCI chief Waziullah dies

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Former president of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) ATM Waziullah died of old-age complications at the age of 87 at United Hospital in the capital on Wednesday. He lef... Read More


Local ad market shifting to digital media, traditional media getting marginalised

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Digital media, led by social media platforms, is grabbing stakes in the country's advertisement market over the past several years, gradually taking away shares of the conventional m... Read More


United Nations calls for dissolution of RAB, restriction of BGB and DGFI to border duties

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The United Nations Human Rights Office, or OHCHR, has issued a series of recommendations addressing human rights violations in Bangladesh, highlighting concerns across the country's ... Read More